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#21 Illinois Fighting Illini (7-1) @ #24 Gonzaga Bulldogs (4-2)

Date: Saturday December 4th, 2010

Time: 5:15 pm EST

Point Spread: Figting Illini -2

Preview: Two elite programs in college basketball will go at it in Spokane, Washington. The Fighting Illini of Illinois will take on the Bulldogs of Gonzaga. Both teams come into the game ranked. Illinois is 7-1 overall. After helping lead the Big Ten to the challenge win over the Atlantic Coast Conference; with a win over North Carolina, Illinois will look to continue their unselfish basketball. The Illini are scoring 80.3 points per game, but even better averaging 18.4 assists per game. The leading scorer for the Illini has been Demetri McCamey. The point guard is scoring 15.3 points per game and averaging 7.8 assists per game. This game and the rivalry game against Missouri are the final two teams in the non conference slate that Illinois plays against a ranked foe. The Illini and Iowa will jump start the Big Ten season on December 29th.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 4-2 on the season, but come in as the #24 ranked team in the nation. The Bulldogs lost two straight earlier in the season; to San Diego State and Kansas State. Gonzaga since then have beat Marquette and Eastern Washington. The Bulldogs are led in scoring by Steven Gray. He is shooting nearly 52% from the field, scoring 21.7 points per game, and dishing out 5.5 assists per game.

My College Basketball Betting Picks: The Illini head on the road and pick-up a win. Look for Illini to escape a close one. Illinois 80-75.